Ohio State was shorthanded because of pandemic-related issues, which cost it a game last weekend against Illinois. © Al Goldis/AP Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) escapes from Michigan State linebacker Antjuan Simmons during Saturday’s game in East Lansing, Mich. (Al Goldis/AP) It was facing Michigan State, on the short list of the weirdest team in this oddball season. And it needed to get a game in to stay on track to reach the Big Ten title game and, quite possibly, the four-team playoff. A recipe for trouble? Hardly. The Buckeyes bruised their way to a 52-12 victory, taking the first of three steps this month necessary for earning a spot in the national semifinals. Justin Fields threw for two scores, ran for two more and was generally unimpeded as the No. 4 Buckeyes (5-0) built a 28-0 halftime lead, forced four turnovers and very much looked the part of…
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